White Pelican - Beach-Front Home on Gulf-to-Bay Lot - Alligator Point

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kitchen, dining, and living area, faces beach and decks

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Panacea, FL

Public Beach Access
‪6 min walk‬
Alligator Point Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Bald Point State Park
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

White Pelican - Beach-Front Home on Gulf-to-Bay Lot

White Pelican: 3 BR, 2 BA home immaculately maintained. Sits on huge Gulf front gulf-to-bay lot for water view from every window of the house. Huge deck and screen porch on the gulf, overlooking beautiful sand dunes and private beach. Front deck overlooks Alligator Bay and natural forest area. Sleeps 7. Air conditioned, dishwasher, washer/dryer, cable TV, DVD, VCR, gas grill, fully furnished. High speed wireless internet and Cable TV provided.

Amenities: Hardwood floors throughout, two queen beds, bunk bed with double and a single; recently remodeled; Soapstone kitchen counters and new second bath; microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, fully furnished kitchen, ceiling fans, cable TV and VCR, gas grill; 16 foot wide glass doors look out on huge screen porch, private beach.

Need multiple houses for large group or can't find the dates your looking for, check out our other VRBO listings Shifting Sands (3bd/2bath sleeps 8) and Blue Heron (7bd/5bath sleeps 20 with pool)

Activities: Very quiet area. No theme parks, roller coasters, kiddie parks, etc. Shopping within 30-45 minutes; trips to Carrabelle, Wakulla, Apalachicola, East Point, Tallahassee are popular. Deep sea fishing boats leave from several local marinas. Wonderful restaurants within 15 minutes drive. Fishing from surf in front of the house this year yielded Spanish mackerel, flounder, whiting, and Redfish.

Area: Alligator Point is a narrow spit of land about 4 miles long. Most maps don't list it. Years ago, the area was called 'Lighthouse Point' before it was developed. Our house is at the most narrow part, thus the gulf-to-bay location. Our back yard is the Gulf of Mexico; our front yard is Alligator Bay. Nice easy sand path through the dunes to the beach....the bay is accessible in the front of the house and we recently added a 420' dock for fishing and boat mooring available upon request (inquire for details).

Highway 98 is the main highway that runs along the coast. Alligator Drive (Highway 370) cuts down to the peninsula just west of the big bridge over Ochlocknee Bay. Light shopping is available within 15 minutes of the house.

Rentals typically 7 day minimum but some exceptions

Long Term rentals available out of peak season

Property manager

Josh Simmons

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Any significant events such as weddings or parties that exceed the number of guest staying at the property must have pre-approval.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Panacea

Located in Panacea, this vacation home is on the beach. Bayside Marina and St. James Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bald Point State Park and Public Beach Access. With kayaking, scuba diving, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Panacea, FL

What's nearby

Public Beach Access - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Alligator Point Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Bald Point State Park - 19 min drive - 11.4 km
Wilson Beach - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
Mashes Sand Beach - 21 min drive - 20.3 km

Restaurants

‪Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Alligator Point Tiki Hut - ‬18 min walk
‪Tropical Trader Shrimp Co. - ‬16 min drive
‪Jim Dog's Deli And Pizza - ‬16 min drive
‪Big Daddy's Pizza - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is White Pelican - Beach-Front Home on Gulf-to-Bay Lot pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at White Pelican - Beach-Front Home on Gulf-to-Bay Lot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Pelican - Beach-Front Home on Gulf-to-Bay Lot?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White Pelican - Beach-Front Home on Gulf-to-Bay Lot located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panacea vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Public Beach Access and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Alligator Point Beach. Wilson Beach and Bayside Marina are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Oct 8, 2024

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Beautiful!

The house was beautiful! The location was perfect

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryant B.

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Sep 28, 2024

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Great

The property was great. Had to leave because of hurricane. Will definitely return, owner was great location perfect

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Sep 22, 2024

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Beautiful location!

House was just as described! Very clean, beautiful location. Host was very easy to communicate with. Multiple days of just sitting on the deck with book in hand, watching the dolphins play! Kitchen was well stocked, which made it so convenient. We only left one day out of 7 to dine out. Such a relaxing vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Sep 3, 2024

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Amazing

Family vacation for the books. The house was more than we expected. Josh is not only a great host but a great person. We will definitely be back again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Aug 4, 2024

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Perfect!

Exactly perfect for our family (11, 12 & 19 w/ parents). Everyone had a blast. What a gem to have bay-front AND gulf-front! Couldn’t decide which side offered a better sunset! Alligator point is amazing and there’s certainly plenty to do, places to eat, things to see. You can have 30A….. give me the Forgotten Coast! The house is excellent, just as advertised, well decorated and furnished. Everything was simple and seamless. No issues! And the ice maker just takes it next level! Definitely hope to make it back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark S.

Jun 26, 2024

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A/C not working

Nice enough house but a/c not working when we were there. 88degrees in the house a couple of nights.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

May 12, 2024

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Loved this beach experience

Highly recommend. The house was comfortable, very clean and up to date. Communication with the owner was quick and easy. So much exploring and playing on the beach; there is still a lot of wildlife around due to low tourism in the area. Highly recommend if you want a quiet beach and few distractions.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Apr 9, 2024

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Amazing spot

The best home we have stayed in to date! Loved the location, right on the beach! Home was comfortable and clean. My only suggestion would be to add a teapot for tea drinkers. Thanks for the wonderful vacation!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Dec 29, 2023

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Excellent!

Our second visit to Alligator Point and first time staying at the White Pelican did not disappoint. The house offers lots of space for everyone, the screened porch and deck were perfect spaces to enjoy a cup of coffee and read. Amazing views of the Gulf and quiet beach made our family's Christmas at the beach exactly what we all needed!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay F.

Dec 8, 2023

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Exploring the Area

My stay included biking in Bald Point State Park and walking to the nature preserve at the west end of alligator point. The beach house was excellent. Really nice screened porch and deck. Beautiful beach with lots of shells on days when tide brings them in! My friends and I enjoyed this house and location, even with a couple of days of rain.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P., Tallahassee

Sep 16, 2023

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Awesome get-a-way

What’s not to like about the Gulf steps away from your back door and the Bay with a private 420’ dock steps away from your front door. A fisherman’s dream! The house was clean and well stocked. Josh and Kate were very personable and checked to make sure there was nothing we needed. We would give our stay at the White Pelican 6 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if we could!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karri M.

Sep 11, 2023

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Fabulous Stay @ The White Pelican

I celebrated my 50th birthday at the lovely White Pelican beach house with my husband, son, & our son’s girlfriend. The house was absolutely perfect for us and it far exceeded our expectations! The kitchen had everything you would need plus spices & other items such as olive oil & sugar. We loved the extremely comfy couches and the big coffee table to play games on in the evenings. The screened-in back porch was wonderful for eating meals, reading a book in one of the rocking chairs, or just sitting on the couch and listening to the waves during a nap. Josh was a terrific host and answered all of our questions quickly! We were often the only people out on the beach and we even were able to see dolphins in the ocean every morning. I loved the wooden beach chairs with the foot rests & being able to step off the back deck & walk along the wooden path to the ocean was simply wonderful!!! I was wanting a quiet & cozy beach house directly on the ocean and The White Pelican was exactly what I was looking for to celebrate my birthday!! We cannot wait to visit Alligator Point & stay at this beach house again!! 🤗

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean U.

Aug 9, 2023

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Perfect Private Getaway

We LOVED our stay at the White Pelican on Alligator Point! The property was gorgeous and fully equipped to meet all of our needs. The location is very private so it was perfect for some R&R and quality time with the family. Thank you, Josh and family!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Jun 19, 2023

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Perfect beach trip

We have been on the hunt for a new summer beach location and we found exactly what we wanted at The White Pelican. Even standing in the kitchen you are "on the beach" and the views are fabulous. The open kitchen and den work well to give everyone space but still together. As an all day beach goer with avid fishermen in the group, the ice machine and beverage cooler were the hits of the trip! We cooked every night and had every pot, pan, cookie sheet, utensil, etc you could ever need, as well as, choice of coffee makers. But the most impressive item was the dryer, which I think is the first beach dryer i have ever seen to completely dry in one go. We loved our stay and appreciate all the vacation hospitality!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken A., LaGrange, GA

Jun 3, 2023

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Great location! Excellent property

We love Alligator Point because of the seclusion & feel. Very clean beaches with only a few people scattered along the beach. The house was great! Property owner great!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

May 24, 2023

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Wonderful Trip to Alligator Point!

This was our 3rd straight summer visiting Alligator Point and the best trip yet. White Pelican was a perfect home for our family of 5. We hope to visit again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

May 24, 2023

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It was very nice.

It was just as described online. It was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A., Cartersville, GA

May 22, 2023

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Amazing

The absolute best place. You are literally between the bay and the ocean! We fished off the dock on the bay side and enjoyed beach days on the ocean side. This is a natural beach so there are lots of shells which I loved!!! The house is perfect, we never even turned on the televisions but they are there if you need them. I have knee problems and I was able to do the walk to the beach and to the bay with very little difficulty. There are no crowds to speak of, even on the weekend I think we saw maybe 10 people and none of them set up anywhere near us on the beach. keep in mind there is nothing commercial on this strip of land, you do need to drive into town for a restaurant and really into the next town over for groceries, but it’s worth it!!! Definitely go to Poseys in Panacea, it may not look like much but it’s the best seafood and the best prices!!! I’d forego Angelo’s personally. Josh was great to work with, we needed nothing while we were in his home, and it’s gorgeous and very very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Riley P.

Apr 15, 2023

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Great!

We had a great time. It was the first time I have pulled my boat with us. The property owner was staying next door for a couple days of our stay. He was great he had plenty of knowledge of the fishing in the area and was more than glad to share it. We caught a lot of fish and really enjoyed the beach at the house. We will definitely be going back.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Mar 28, 2023

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Thankful

We are very thankful for the opportunity to enjoy this home at Alligator Point! It was perfect for our family and we enjoyed everything about it. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gwen d.

Mar 5, 2023

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Relaxing and refreshing!

My husband and I stayed here for 5 days...this was our first time to Alligator Point and we hope to come back!...loved the remoteness and laid-back feeling...the house had everything we needed and is a described and pictured on listing... Josh was so easy to work with..he was working nearby and answered any questions we had!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

Jan 24, 2023

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Paradise on the peninsula

Alligator Point is a great area to get away from everyday stresses & the White Pelican was the perfect place to stay. The house is beautiful with great outdoor spaces to relax & enjoy the scenery. At the time of year we were there we watched both sunrises & sunsets over the Gulf from our comfortable chairs. It was an overall wonderful experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

Jan 3, 2023

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Absolutely Beautiful place to stay

The house was perfect for being close to the water with very few stairs. Seen dolphins everyday there, done a lot of shelling while there. We got a little worried cause I called the owner the night before to see if we got there a little early if we could check in and he informed us because of all the cold snap that we had that all the water pipes in the house had busted and he was in process of fixing them before we arrived. Thankfully he got them all replaced in time for our arrival. He was very easy to get a hold of and work with for any questions we had. The only suggestion I have is have your cleaning people clean under the couch cushions, lol other than that everything was spot on. We had a blast and will definitely be getting ahold of Josh to stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jama G.

Dec 28, 2022

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Beautiful and unforgettable vacation

The home was amazing! The views were amazing. I loved that the house had so much character and everything we needed. We chose to take a Christmas vacation there and I was able to bake all my Christmas candy for my family. The owner was very accommodating and answered all of our questions. Thank you for such a wonderful quiet place for us to have some down time. We ditched the electronics and had nothing but peace and family time. We will definitely be back again and if you haven’t stayed yet don’t hesitate - book it now! You won’t regret it!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Josh Simmons

This is our personal vacation home not a shabby rental investment filled with inexpensive worn furniture and run by a corporation. We take great pride in making it inviting and well appointed. The home has been renovated from top to bottom since we purchased the home and we have just renovated the master suite with new glass enclosed master shower and ship lap bedroom in the winter of 17. We are avid divers and spearfish year around in the amazingly bountiful waters of the gulf.

What makes this property unique

One of the coveted few gulf to bay properties on The Point with waterviews from every room! Composite 420 sq ft deck overlooks the gulf as does the large screened porch.